‘From direct provision, for direct provision’ Christmas card range is launched

A new range of Christmas cards designed by children living in a direct provision centre in Portlaoise was launched today (24.11.21) by not-for-profit organisation SCOOP Foundation. The range includes five different Christmas cards, designed by children aged 3-13, with proceeds from the initiative going towards helping to bring Christmas to the residents in direct provision centres…

Over 50,000 children to celebrate National Pyjama Day 2021

Tilly Smith, aged 1. Pic: Marc O’Sullivan –Annual event will raise money for charities supporting children with additional needs–  Thousands of children across the country will wear their pyjamas to their childcare settings tomorrow (19.11.21) to mark National Pyjama Day 2021.  Organised by Early Childhood Ireland, the leading organisation in the early years sector, the annual fundraiser is in…

Calling all dashers, dancers and prancers!

Rugby star Joey Carbery launches 16th annual Aware Christmas 5k fundraiser “This Christmas take a positive step for yourself and for others!” says Carbery Ireland and Munster rugby star Joey Carbery has launched the 16th annual Aware Christmas 5K, which takes place from Friday 10th – Sunday 12th December. Carbery is encouraging individuals, families and communities from all over…

Minister Humphreys announces Ennis Co. Clare as winner of Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2021

€1.5 Million announced in grant aid for over 1,000 TidyTowns groups nationwide. Glaslough TidyTowns, Co. Monaghan named as the inaugural winner of the Young Persons in TidyTowns Award. Minister Humphreys praises role played by TidyTowns volunteers during unprecedented period Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (12th November) announced Ennis, Co. Clare as Ireland’s Tidiest Town…